CUET PG 2026 Registration: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened registrations for the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate Admissions 2026 (CUET PG 2026) from December 14, 2025, to January 14, 2026.
Candidates can apply online at exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg or nta.ac.in. The application correction window will be open from January 18 to 20, 2026, and the exam is scheduled in March 2026.
CUET PG 2026: Here's Direct Link To Apply
Qualifying CUET PG allows candidates to pursue postgraduate programs at Central, State, private, and Deemed Universities and other participating institutions for the 2026-27 academic session.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (Up to 2 Test Papers) | Additional Test Paper Fee |
| General | Rs 1,400 | Rs 700 |
| Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL | Rs 1,200 | Rs 600 |
| SC / ST / Third Gender | Rs 1,100 | Rs 600 |
| PwD | Rs 1,000 | Rs 600 |
| Outside India | Rs 7,000 | Rs 3,500 |
Exam Pattern
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 90 minutes per paper
- Questions: 75 per paper
- Marking: +4 correct, -1 incorrect, 0 unattempted
Candidates can select up to 4 question paper codes based on the programs offered by their preferred universities. Question papers will be bilingual (English & Hindi) except for M.Tech/Higher Sciences (English only) and certain language/Acharya papers. In case of discrepancies, the English version is final.
Note on scoring: If a question has multiple correct options, +4 marks will be awarded for any correct selection. If a question is dropped or found invalid, all candidates receive +4 marks.
Eligibility
- Must have passed or be in the final year of a Bachelor's degree/equivalent in 2026.
- No age limit, but verify university-specific requirements before applying.
Important Points
- University-specific policies for quotas, reservations, subject combinations, and eligibility apply.
- Appearing for CUET PG does not guarantee admission.
- Universities will conduct their own counselling based on CUET PG scores.
Candidates should review university eligibility criteria before applying. For syllabus and question paper codes, visit exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg.
